Foundation

About the Foundation

The Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in 1988 by community leaders under the Georgia Non-Profit Corporations Act and is certified as a charitable organization. The original trustees were Jimmy Blanchard, Steve Butler, Gene Demonet and Gardiner Garrard. It has met the standards requirements of the Internal Revenue Service within the meaning of IRS Code Sec. 501 (c) (3).

The purpose of Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. is to support Columbus Technical College’s mission of offering programs and services that enhance student and community success through the attainment of technical certificates of credit, diplomas, associates degrees, customized training, non-credit continuing education and adult education. The College supports the economic empowerment of its six-county region by focusing on teaching and learning and developing an experience for career development and transfer.

The Foundation functions as a development organization to receive charitable contributions for the improvement of Columbus Technical College. The Foundation provides assurance to those considering gifts to the College that the assets will be kept separate from public funds, will be invested in a prudent manner and will only be used as directed by the donor.

Mission Statement

Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to provide support and advocate educational excellence and expansion of educational opportunities of Columbus Technical College by means of:

Voluntary leadership and assistance with fundraising activities

Fiduciary care of the Foundation’s assets for the long term benefit and enhancement of the College

Provide broad advice, consultation, and support of the President of the College in carrying out the mission of Columbus Technical College

Role Model Board

The Columbus Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees has earned the distinguished honor of being named a Role Model Board by the State Technical College Foundation Association. These community volunteers work hard every day to improve the lives of Columbus Technical College students and we thank them. Click here for the Role Model Board Announcement.